Homemade Vegan Mozzarella Pizza
Ingredients
Dairy free mozzarella
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 teaspoons agar powder
- 2 tablespoons tapioca powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and other spices (e.g., vegetable cubes)
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1 cup water
Pizza crust
- 3 cups flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active yeast
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon vegetable stock seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup warm water
Preparation
Mozzarella
Blend all the ingredients in a blender, scraping down the sides
Place the thick liquid in a pot and simmer, stirring continuously until thickened, about 5 minutes, taste and adjust seasonings if needed
Pizza assembly
Add yeast to warm water, then add sugar, stir briefly, and leave in a warm place
Add all remaining ingredients to a large bowl
Add olive oil and yeast mixture, add more flour if too runny or more water if too doughy
Roll out the dough
Keeping an inch away from the dough’s edge, line the circle with the cheese
Fold the inch border around the cheese and tuck or fork it into the crust
Place marinara sauce and toppings and remaining cheese on top and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes
